The Pirates (2-0) used their defense to take control in the first half, holding the Rams (1-1) to six field goals and 18.8 percent shooting. Seton Hall got its offense going after the break to pull away with a 16-3 run midway through the period.

Fuquan Edwin began the surge with a 3-pointer before Theodore hit three straight baskets, Edwin added another long-range shot and two foul shots. When Pope made two free throws, Seton Hall was ahead 57-38 with 6:33 to play. The lead didn't dip below double-digits after that.